Thursday, January 10, 2013

Craft Fair - St Paul's Lutheran Church

This was the first event I had this year. It was held in September. I have to say I wasn't very happy with this event. First off,Originally I was supposed to be inside. But they had way too many vendors shoved into one room, and they had space which they didnt utilize. There was NO moving room at all in this room! Every time someone had to get by, you had to lean across your table just so they could squeeze by! After about the 50th time I complained. I ended up going outside instead, where it was so much nicer. Although, we were totally not prepared to be outdoors, and it was a bit chilly. But we tried to make do, and keep warm. I also met a new friend who this was her first event. Anyway, it was just an all around BAD day. There was a Fireman's parade in town that day, as well as they were moving Hospital patients from the old hospital which was closing, to the new hospital. Traffic was HORRIBLE and there were barely any shoppers. We just barely made the money back for our table. Barely. I dont know if I will be back at this event in 2013.....We'll see.

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Monthly Card Club

Have you always wanted to learn how to make your own handmade cards? Are you a beginner stamper, or just want a night of crafting outside the house? Would you like to meet some new local stampers?
Then I have the class for you!!! Each month I hold a Card Club in my home. The days of the week vary (depending on hubby's schedule) and I can offer a alternative date if need be.
The cost is only $12 for 6 cards of two designs, or $14 for the cards with envelopes. Each month you will have a choice of which sentiments you'd like to use. You can't get cards from the Card store for that much! Attend 9 classes receive the 10th for FREE!!! And the best thing, you can say you made it yourself!
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2014 Fiscal Year's Goals

So this year I decided to make some goals for myself. Here are a few that I thought I would share.1. Post to this blog at least once a month.2. Donate 1,100 cards to charity3. Offer more classes.4. Continue to offer Monthly Card club. (Generally the third Friday of the month)5 Use EVERY one of my Current stamp sets at least once thisyear.6. Incorporate more embellishments and Designer Paper intomy cards. 7. Step out of my comfort zone when creating. 8 Offer more 3D classes. 9 Work on hand crafted gifts for the many craft shows I have coming in November/December 2014.10. Clean up (again) my Craft Room and keep it neat.

2014's - 1,100 Cards for Charity

I decided to continue with the goal of donating cards to charity. So part of my Fiscal goals for this year are to create and donate 1,100 cards to charities that need themHere is how I am doing on that goal:Donated 213 of 1100(started over Jan 1st, 2014) If there is a charity taking donations of cards, I would love to hear about them!